Monsters and multi-colored patterns dominated the imaginings of students in Susie Crooks’ art classes at Pearsontown Elementary. They were recently showcased at The Streets at Southpoint shopping mall in South Durham.
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Students from the two middle schools competed on Thursday on the field at Rogers-Herr.
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Here’s a look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.
The closure between Pettigrew Street and Jackie Robinson Drive is expected to end at 6 a.m. on Friday.
Aldi leads at $51.25, with Walmart ($54.44) and Food Lion ($54.86) close behind. Fresh Market tops $85.70 - a $34.45 spread for the same 17 staples.
